The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/515russellfoster Russell Foster is an Oxford Neuroscientist that’s been elected to the Royal Society. Today we’re discussing his book Life Time: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep. You’re not going to want to miss this conversation - you’ll learn exactly what you need to do to sync your body clock and optimize your sleep. In this episode, we discuss: Melatonin isn't the "sleep hormone" Blue light exposure increases alertness Morning light helps set the body clock Use a LUX meter to measure light Supplement with Vitamin D in the winter Sleep your way to better cognition Light boxes are an effective biohack The negative effects of sleep-wake disruption The misalignment between wakefulness and sleep pressure The effect of working the night shift on your body & relationships What determines your chronotype? How much sleep do you actually need? Parents, start prioritizing sleep and embracing naps The impact of caffein